This beautiful queen flies as high as the sky.
Madison Marsh became the first active duty Air Force officer to be crowned Miss America when she flew ahead of the pageant during the prestigious pageant Sunday night.
The 22-year-old Air Force 2nd lieutenant and graduate trainee at Harvard Medical School beat out 50 other contestants for the top spot in the Miss America 2024 pageant that took place in Florida over the weekend.
Marsh won the title of Miss Colorado last year before she was honored across the country to a standing ovation from the branch of the military she served in and leaders from the state she represented.
“Congratulations to our own #Airman, Lt. 2 Madison Marsh, aka Miss Colorado – who was just crowned @MissAmerica 2024,” wrote the US Air Force on X.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade also cheered on the win.
Miss Colorado made history by becoming the first serving US soldier to be crowned Miss America. Miss America
“Madison, the one [City of Colorado Springs] wishing you great success,” she wrote on X. “You have inspired so many girls to dream big and reach for the stars.”
Miss America just graduated from the Air Force Academy last year just days after she crowned Miss Colorado. He also studied at the Harvard Kennedy School in hopes of receiving a Master’s degree in public policy.
Marsh, a native of Arkansas, had to go through three nights of preliminary competition before the field was whittled down to just 11 contestants. The select few then face off in four categories, including a discussion round and an evening gown presentation before the winner is chosen, CNN reported.
Madison Marsh, who is from Fort Smith, was crowned Miss America on Sunday. Miss America
Ellie Breaux, who was Miss Texas, was awarded first runner-up.
During the discussion round, Marsh mentioned his mother, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2018, according to CNN. The tragic death prompted her to start the Whitney Marsh Foundation to raise money for cancer research.
During the talent round, he offered a speech aimed at getting his pilot’s license at age 16, the outlet reported.
The 22-year-old Air Force 2nd lieutenant and graduate intern at Harvard Medical School beat out 50 other contestants for the top spot in the Miss America 2024 pageant. William R. Lewis/USAF/SWNS
When he was asked more questions as one of the top finalists, he reportedly talked about his military career which he said represented how to lead and learn “with passion.”
“It’s been an amazing experience to bring these two favorite parts of my life together and hopefully make a difference for other people to be able to realize that you don’t have to limit yourself,” Marsh previously said of competing in the pageant. and training with the Air Force.
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